Rowan LeCompte av Peter Swanson

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<p><em>"It is an exhaustive overview of LeCompte¿s work and is chock-full of expertly photographed images."</em> ¿<strong>Princeton Herald</strong></p><p><em>¿The book is a magnificent volume. It is as comprehensive as one could hope.¿</em> ¿ <strong>Anglican and Episcopal History</strong></p><p><strong>?</strong>Rowan LeCompte (1925-2014) was a world-renowned stained-glass artist best known for his work in Washington National Cathedral that spanned an unprecedented 70 years of artistic commission. <strong><em>Rowan LeCompte: Master of Stained Glass</em></strong> celebrates LeCompte¿s artistic inspiration, distinctive technique, and unique perspective on a medieval decorative art, which he transformed into a fine art for modern times. The book traces his fascinating trajectory, from a determined teenager to a charming octogenarian with a clear vision of what stained glass can do within and beyond cathedral walls. More than an artist biography, this book illuminates the essence of human